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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 623.12 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 623.12 and 265.12 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 623.12 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/623.12 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 623.12 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 165,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,201.57/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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